Septoplasty and turbinate reduction dissolvable ‘splint’ pain -- what can help ease the pain? (Photo)

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I had septoplasty and turbinate reduction 10days ago. The Dr. put dissolvable ‘splints’ in the exterior area of my nose and said it would take months for them to dissolve. The pain is awful - at the top of each one (see bumps circled), where my glasses rest on my nose, it feels like needles sticking through the skin. I returned for help and got anti-inflammatory meds. 2 days on that and it isn’t better. What do you suggest?

Edward J. Domanskis, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

If anyone has a lot of pain from any procedure, they should contact their plastic surgeon. So, I would recommend that you go see him and he should be able to adjust them so you do not hurt. I usually have soft spongy splints that I use after your proicedures and remove them the next day!!

Septoplasty and turbinate reduction dissolvable ‘splint’ pain -- what can help ease the pain? (Photo)

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